Updates

“We aren’t safe until we are all safe. Sustainable solutions require co-creation with marginalized communities because we know our lives best and are the experts of our experiences.”- Sulah Mawejje, Director of the Nature Network We are honouring...

“Inspired by [Audre] Lorde, I choose to set aside comfort, safety, and societal judgment to do what is necessary to set free and advance acceptance for my fellow LGBTQI+ individuals in Uganda. I will do it with zeal.” -Mr. Vincent Sekitoleko;...

Sergei and Savelii, a gay couple from Russia, never imagined that their love would take them across continents. In August 2024, they left their home country behind, seeking safety and a future where they could love freely. “We were forced to leave...

“Despite the immense challenges posed by South Sudan’s poor human rights record, GEPA South Sudan remains steadfast in its commitment to championing the rights of sexual minorities. We draw inspiration from trailblazers such as Senior Counsel Nicholas...

"What keeps me motivated is the unwavering belief in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, regardless of their race, ability, sexuality, or gender identity. Understanding that I am part of a larger movement of activists, allies, and supporters...

Recurring donors are critical to our foundation as an organization, helping us remain flexible and respond to emerging crises, no matter when or where they arise. This year, we are facing a rapidly changing landscape for the rights of LGBTQI+ refugees...

Rainbow Railroad joins refugee and LGBTQI+ rights advocacy groups calling for the Minister of Immigration to make an exception to the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) for transgender, non-binary, and intersex refugee claimants in the U.S. to seek asylum...

In March 2023, Emmanuel, a gay man from Rwanda, left behind a life defined by fear and threats to start a new chapter in Canada. His journey, marked by courage and resilience, has been a powerful testament to the possibilities of hope and freedom. Emmanuel...

As the new U.S. government takes shape, we are bracing for an uphill fight to defend the safety and dignity of at-risk LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers. This new era of leadership threatens to erode the progress LGBTQI+ and immigrant rights groups...

“I’ve regained my inspiration for life. I smile again, wake up with peace of mind, and dare to dream.” For Herberth, a gay man from El Salvador, resettling in the United States was a life-changing milestone. After years of facing discrimination...

"I am a resilient woman who has faced discrimination and vulnerability, but I have constantly fought to achieve my goals and defend my right to be visible and respected." For Julieth, a transgender woman from El Salvador, the decision to leave her...

"I never wanted to leave home,” reflects Cabrel, “but I had no choice." Born in Bafang, Cameroon, Cabrel grew up in a country where living openly as a gay man was dangerous. Confronting constant threats of violence became a matter of survival. “The...